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We were five Americans, our guide Sunil and six Sherpa porters. Our trek was from Lukla, Nepal to Mount Everest base camp.

Chinook, Centennial, and Simcoe hops create a heady mix of pine and fruit, with a hop bite as sharp as a misfired frisbee. At 6.3% ABV – just enough to make you ponder life's oddities.